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Exhibition

Points for Re-Articulation: On Life Drawing in Singapore

LASALLE College of the Arts

3 December 2025 to 29 January 2026

12:00pm-7:00pm, Mon-Sat (closed on Sunday, public holidays)

Free admission

Free

Synopsis

A pioneer of figurative art and life drawing in Singapore, Solamalay Namasivayam shaped generations of artists through his practice and teaching at LASALLE. Presented by the McNally School of Fine Arts in collaboration with Yeo Workshop, this two-site exhibition celebrates his enduring legacy with artworks, sketchbooks, and a connected life drawing showcase featuring current students and alumni, inviting audiences to experience drawing anew during Singapore Art Week.

Opening reception on 19 Jan 2026, 630 - 830pm, LASALLE Amphitheatre.

Opening speaker: Sentha Dhakini (daughter of the late Solamalay Namasivayam),

Artists: Cadence Koh, Seehan Ayden Ansel, Diamond Misson, Siti Nur Batrisyia, Gwen Leo Yuhan, Sun Chia Ni, Lee Nakyung, Tan Guan Bin, Nur Istiqamah Binte Abdullah, Teh Zhi En, Nguyen Gia Toan Phu Hieu, Veronica Minji Kim, Dahlia Osman, Susan Olij

Exhibition

William Goh, Joel Seow, Stephy Chien

28 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026

Free admission

Under Painting is an exhibition by Singaporean artists Stephy Chien (b. 2003), Joel Seow (b. 1997), and William Goh (b. 1992) — all alumni of the NIE, featuring 24 newly produced artworks.

Hopsfield Art Projects

24 Jan 2026 to 8 Feb 2026

Free admission

Essentially a private work that only relates to the artist, drawing acts as a record of passing actions. The shorthand of drawing is in how it springs from the working of the mind of the artist.

High Street Art Centre

22 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026

Free admission

The Nanyang Artists features a collector’s collection of second generation Nanyang artists’ works including Chng Seok Tin, Ang Ah Tee, Koeh Sia Yong, Tay Chee Toh, etc.
Exhibition

Gunalan Nadarajan and Roopesh Sitharan

22 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026

Free admission

An exhibition of artists from Southeast Asia working with art and technology.